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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
PHENOMENAL CURES
BY DIR. GAGH

No wonder DIR. Gage enjoys such widespread
popularity and confidence, for never in the history
of medical science have such astounding results
been achieved. He makes no idle boasts, but
brings the evidence to our doors of his superior
skill in his chosen specially. Nor does he demand
enormous fees In advance and make great prom
say Is too often the case with INSCRIPTIONS pre-
tenders, who come once and art never seen again
On the contrary, DR. Gage is frank and honest In
all hs dealings, and repeats his visits regularly, as
others would do If they had confidence In their
ability To accomplish what they promise Dr.
Gage has scores OF cases in our midst like the fol-
Miss l.. Ola Turner, of Bethel, Vt, had an injury
To the spine and had not walked nor borne her
heft for two years. DR., Gage cured her ana new
er saw her
al disease, involving liver, bowels and kidneys'
cured
council of doctors with Brights disease 81 the
kidneys, was very low. DR., Gage healed without
seeing him, and he has recovered so lie has taken
a position in Portland,
Geo s. Shaw, st. Johnsbury, Vt, diabetes and
nervous prostratiOn, and local doctors SAID ne
could not be saved. lie can be- found at his office,
and will speak for himself, l.. b. Mcfarland, st.
Johnsbury, gained ~ pounds under treatment.
Deacon Batcheder, Of st. Johnshury, self and
wife successfully healed
Dr. l.. b. Dodge, Waterford, Vt, was so low
with kidney disease that he had to be moved on
sheets Was out of the village recently In appar-
ent good health, DR.. Gage did not see him when
duncan Mckay, Groton VT SAYS DR.. Gage saw
ed his life. Cured without seeing him
Mrs William Il. Russ, North Hartland, VI, had
a large ovarian tumOr, and serious heart disease
aud dropsy. A counsel gave her up TO die. AS q
last resort they wrote 10 Dr. Gage and lac treated
| the case without seeing her, and saved her life
Hundreds OF similar cases can be given Is I
therefore any wonder that DR.. Gage has such 1
! vast practicef
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
South Neyvfuue.

Mrs Dca. Morse, Mrs s. G. Shepard.
and hubert Shepard left on the 9lst, for
visit among relatives in Massachusetts,.
Mrs Martha Brooks of Crystal, Minneso-
ta arrived at her fathers Russell Mason's,
on the Goth inst, after an absence of %
years She now visits brothers and sisters
in this state, also in New York state and in
Philadelphia.
Dwight Il. Bailey, who has been in poor
health and unable to labor nearly all the
spring. came to think the outlook for his
farm work rather dubious but ON the
morning of the 2lst inst, bright and early
there appeared upon his premises twenty
men, with a boy or two, four two-horse
teams, four yoke of oxen, with all the ne
cessary outfit, and with merry hearts and
willing hands they set to work, and rous-
ing days work was accomplished in getting
out manure, blowing, narrowing, sowing
and seeding three acres to grain and grass,
besides preparing and planting a large field
to potatoes. Neither must it be omitted
that besides the above brigade" of help,
there were six or eight women in doors
with all manner of good eatables ready to
furnish the hungry crowd with dinners and
suppers We think the above movement
must have met with the approval of our
pastor, as it is reported that he was there
and was an active and energetic helper in
the crowd. AS for Dwight, he thinks the
seeds of kindness" were scattered broad
cast on his lands that day and takes cour
age
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
Beraardston, Mass.

The Memorial-day exercises will be held
in the town hall, beginning at P NJ
Frederick Chaplin has closed his house
and moved to VIM. L. Rythers. He will
work both farms.
Rev. A. w. Baird was called very sud
denly this week to Fulton, N. Y, by the
death of his father -in-law.
The ladies' reading club meets with Mrs.
Arthur Cushman to morrow evening, and
will discuss John Burroughs's works.
Alvin Nash met with a severe accident
Tuesday. While working on a barn in
Greenfield he fell distance of ~ feet and
was injured about the head.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurlbut have returned from
their annual winters visit to Florida.
The interior Of Cushman library is being
painted and papered.
The spring term of Powers institute clos
es next Tuesdry with graduation exercises
in the evening.
DIR. Wheelers many friends are glad to
welcome him back, after his four months
stay in California, with improved health.
improvements and repairs are the order
of the day. Several houses have been en-
larged and extensions have been added tc
barns, etc, while more painting has been
done than in any year for some time.
After an absence of over four years in
Florida, Mrs. Parmaleo and daughter Els
tella have returned and are once again es
tablished in their former home, They pur
pose going back in early autumn.
Mrs. F.. d. Cobleigh and family have gOnt
TO live with her father, Il. d. Miller, and
her house-a very desirable one-is for sail
or rent.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, F, Cushman are spend
ing few weeks in Utica, N. Y, and vicin
ity.
c. NJ. Wilcox has moved to North Green
field.
Some of our people are attending tn
musical festival at Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

In some portions of Europe there still ex-
lists superstition and intolerance of the sort
that held the minds Of men in the Middle
Ages. During the last month the corpse Of
young girl was found in a stream that
runs by small Moravian town named Ko-
ietein In short time sinister rumor
was circulated that the girl had been muir
dered by the Jews, who wanted her blood
for some sacrifice. The excitement foment-
ed among the ignorant populace soon man
Tested itself in acts of violence against the
Jews of the town. A furious mob, inspired
by religious bigotry and barbarism, broke
into the houses Of the Jews, pillaged them,
and maltreated the inmates The popular
rage could be suppressed only by the mill
tary. Official investigation showed that
there was not the slightest mark Of injury
on the person Of the girl, but that there
was evidence of diseased condition Of the
brain, from which it was concluded that
She had committed suicide
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

A Remarkable Rnln storm.

As the item about the effect ON telegraph
wires Of rain storm extending from New
York to San Francisco was printed in The
Phoenix, the comments upon the statement
in this paragraph from the American Ma
chinst are Of interest The Machinists'
paragraph shows how dangerous it is to &c
cept as reliable IL good many of the current
alleged scientific assertions Of the day
ut is going the rounds Of the press that
in the event Of rain storm extending
from New York to San Francisco the tele-
graph wire over the route would contract
100 miles, and upon this an argument for
the necessity Of underground wires is built
up. We fear that unless an argument is
established upon better premises, il will
have but little weight in putting down the
poles. If the distance, as the wire runs,
from New York to San Francisco is taken
at 600 miles-which is too great, but a
few miles more or less are of no conse-
uuence-the contraction would be, by the
above, one part in 33i. According TO good
authority, wire similar to telegraph wire
will expand or contract one part in each
l46, $40 parts for each degree change OF
temperature. To decrease the length OF
the wire by 100 miles would require q
change in temperature of 1890 degrees.
1t will be readily granted that a rain storm
that brought about such a change in tenn
perature would be a remarkable one"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Victory grange, p of H., received the
same invitation to join the procession on
Memorial day which was extended to Wa
verify lodge, |. o. q. T.
O. n. Lawton is making a visit in town
Mrs, Farnum has returned from New
York accompanied by her granddaughter
News has been received Of the sickness
of @. S. Andrews in New York.
The post services at the Congregational
church next Sunday will be union, all our
clergymen taking part.
G. N. Russell is in Boston attending the
New England woman suffrage convention
as a delegate from Vermont.
Mr.. Brenenstahl and family have moved
into p. Averelrs house.
The Good Templars have bought a new
Estey organ.
Our stores are well filed with new spring
goods.
Mrs. X. p. Ames is visiting in North Ad-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The old Richards & May store has been
leased by s p. Fem & Son, who have rem
ovated the inside with paint and paper and
filled it with n large stock Of goods keep
ing everything that is wanted in a country
town. They have adopted the custom Of
running an order wagon for the delivery of
goods In addition they propose to open a
meat market and grain store, and are now
fitting up a room for that purpose. 1t will
add materially to the business of the place
and be great convenience to the inhab-
itants. The Messrs. Fem appear to be live,
active men and very pleasant to deal with.
We wish them success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The closing exercises of Leland and Gray
seminary took place on Friday evening,
Nav Goth One feature of the entertain
ment was the presentation of diploma to
Miss Genie G.. COMBS Prof. Lawrence
and his assistants have given general salts
faction, and the work so successfully per
formed by them will be carried on the en-
suing year under the same efficient man
agement. The outlook is very encourag
ing. The program, which was well carried
out, was as follows;
l Prayer
; Essay-"Method in Daily Life"
Miss Annie Howard.
Then and Now Ernest $ wilson
s Aunt Patlences Doughnuts.n
Miss g. G. Coombs.
! Farce-"The Red Chignon," Six young ladies'
10 "spartacus to the Roman ENJOYS"
d. Paul Dewitt,
II The Deacons CourtshP Mss ha9 T,Sn sMS
IA Essay THE Advantages OF Good Education. Vt
Miss Eugenie Cora CoomR Miss coonhs
Il Parting Song MISS Coollua'
10 Presentation of Diploma.
10 Benedction. go
Rev. f. D. Handy of Williamsville will
speak upon "The Political Bearings OF the
Temperance Question" at the town hall on
Friday evening, June Sd. Everybody is
invited.
Wednesdays showers have arrested the
progress of the drought little,
A fire ON the mountain east of the village
has done considerable damage TO the wood
and timber lands of Henry Franklin, Chas
Gray and Horace Gale.
Rev. Mr. Haley of Amherst college is ex
pected to preach in the Congregations
church next Sunday.
Prof. and Mrs. Lawrence are spending
the vacation with friends in Massachusetts,
The ladies' of Orchard W. II, @. extend thel
thanks to all who rendered them assistance az th'
Hard Times party, and especially 10 tine Town
shrnd band for It's excellent music.
Mrs EMMA A. SCoTr, President
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

VIM. Tudor & Son have nearly million
feet of lumber in the log in their mill pond
that they drove down the river last spring,
a distance of about three miles, and have
demonstrated the fact that logs near the
streams can be driven to the mills at about
one fourth the cost of hauling them with
teams. They are about putting another
water wheel in their mill to enable them to
cut out their large stock of logs during the
summer.
The selectmen have let the covering OF
the new bridge built last fall near X. b.
CIRCUITS across the Deerheld river, to f. ID.
Chase for S152. 80
Hollis Town has sold his farm to Fred A.
Hawkins of Bennington. Mr.. Hawkins
will not move on until fall, Jason W. Rice
is to occupy the premises during the sum
mer.
Charles Huber and family have returned
from Athol, Mass, where Mr.. Huber has
been at work for few weeks.
Joseph Harvey moves to Woodford this
week
The fishing season has opened, the first
fisherman having put in an appearance
Nav Odd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
Offence these Tears"

From the Boston Herald,
Now and then some journal which was
not pleased at the manner in which Mr.
Hayes was elected President rises to re
mark that he was not a real President
This is not graphic statement of the case
He was as real President as the country
has had-he was too real, indeed, for those
who carped at his administration. He gave
the nation the ablest cabinet it has had
since the war, and, under its advice, he did
wise things, Hence many of the tears that
were then shed, and have been since shed,
concerning him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Rev. Mr.. Bowden gave his last lecture on
the English literary writers last Tuesday
evening at the reading room, the characters
considered being Tennyson and Longfellow.
Nr. Bowden's lectures have been of decid-
ed literary merit, and should have been bet
ter attended than they were. He has
shown himself fully conversant with classic
literature, and his lectures have been of
more intrinsic value than many of the high
priced lectures, but have not seemed TO be
appreciated generally.
Rev. Mr.. Whippen will preach the Mem
orial sermon next Sunday forenoon at the
Congregational church
The Col. VIM. II. Greenwood post, q. A.
r., will visit the cemetery at Dummerston
ON Memorial day in the forenoon will par
take OF collation. at noon at the Congre-
gational vestry, and in the afternoon go 10
East Putney, where, after decorating the
soldiers graves they will listen to an ad-
dress at Pierce's hall by Rev. j. A. Steele.
Walter G. Crawford will be marshal of the
day. The drum corps and West river brass
band will be in attendance. All are invited
to contribute flowers, which should be
brought to the town hall in the morning.
A Grand Army drum corps has been re-
Gently organized, consisting of eight pieces
Manager, II. w. Cough leader, X. j
Crosby drum major, II. Powell. On mem
orial day VIM. Smith of Chesterfield N
H., will assist the corps as tifer. W.
VIM. Perry has sold his place on West
hill to Mrs Hayward, and now offers hi
personal property for sale also.
Bert Bennett and S. w. Miller are home
from engagements in other states.
Mr.. R. c. Winchester and family q
Holyoke, Mass. have lately spent weel
at VIM Coles.
Mrs Jennie Crofts of Bernardston, Mass,
is visiting her mother and other friends il
town.
Quincy Newcomb buried little son las
week from the effects of cold taken be
fore he had fully recovered from an attaci
of tonsilitis, b.
The young peoples aid society of tn
Congregational church will give All enter
tainment in the town hall ON Tuesday even
ing, June 3D.. The program will consist o
series of tableauX illustrating Longfel
lows poem, "Miles Standish, several othe
tableaux, and an acting charade with
cast of IA characters. Ice cream and cak
will be furnished at the close.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

A Panama item of May 10 shows how
money is wasted by the million in the work
ON De Lesseps's big ditch. In one OF the
largest, longest and deepest cuts, the item
saws, high up above the prospective canal
work, water has been struck The amount
of earth and rock taken out OF the section
referred to represents an outlay OF millions
of dollars. All the work is today Vaiue-
less. as the water has washed from the si os
of the mountain more than sufficient 10 Ill
all the cuts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
Black Rhadamas,
Black Silks,
Black Wool Fabrics.

Novelties in Wool Dress Goods.
One piece Cheney Bros. Griz-
ellie Surah Silk, $l.OO yard,
One piece Cheney Bros. Ecru
FOulard, ball figures, Sl.OO yard.
Stylish Wraps and Jackets at
reasonable prices.
Handsome matched set Real
Chantilla Black Lace FlOuncing,
all-Over and three widths edge.
Egyptian Cream FlOuncing,
special value at 50 and Soc yard.
New Hosiery, Gloves, Braids,
Buttons and Summer Underwear.
Hathaway's make Ladies' Cot
ton Underwear and Mems Shirts.
Job in Ladies' Cotton Under
wear at 25c, soc, 75c and Sl.OO.
Very complete line Wash Dress
Fabrics at popular prices.
Novelties in ParaSOlS.
Bargains in Table Damasks,
Napkins, Quilts, Towels, and
Scotch Diapers.
Lot very desirable White Dress
Goods and Embroidered Suits at
attractive prices.
Handsome thing in Curtain Ma
terialS, Madras, Nottingham, Bull
garian and Cotton Scrim LaceS.
Job in Scrim at 6 Ia, s, 10,
IL ~, and l5c yard.
New trimming VeIvetS and Cor
durOyS.
New COlOred Skirts with hair
cloth ruffles.
New ShawlS.
Domestic Cotton Goods at rea-
SOnable prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Services somewhat unusual in their char
acter were held last Sunday morning in
the Methodist and Congregational churches.
A thousand cards of invitation were sent
out inviting ladies only to a service in the
Methodist church, and men only in the
Congregational church, which was quite
generally accepted, giving good congrega-
tons at each service At the ladies' ser
vice Rev. c. W. Dockrill preached a ser
mon to women. The singing was by fe-
male quartet; lady pumped the organ,
and ladies acted as ushers, they also taking
up the customary weekly offertory. At
the mems service Rev NJ. S. Hartwell
preached an appropriate sermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The members of the G.. A. r., the S. o.
", and the W. X. c. attended the Baptist
church in body on Sunday afternoon to
listen to Memorial sermon by the pastor,
Rev j. r. Haskins. On Sunday next, a
number of the members of the local q. A.
r. post will 90 to West Chesterfield, and in
connection with few members there, dec
crate the graves of soldiers who are buried
in that cemetery.
George Wellman has sold the old Liscom
farm on the Brattleboro road, one of the
oldest and most historic places in town, to
VIM A. Horton l.. Frank Liscom will &C
cupy the place as formerly.
There are between sixty and seventy per
sons or firms in town who pay n tax of
from $50 to $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
.HAMBLETONIAN VICTOR.

DEDIGREE Sired by General Putnam, he by
R9lla, by mn vermont Black Hawk by Shtr.
dam an Abdalah Nictors dam was Goldsmith $
Volunteer, ~ dam by Seoey's American Star
Third dam Pilot
DESCRIPTION Victor is a trotter and a sire Of
truttrrs He has trotted on haif-mile track in
? %. the last half in 10. This showing was made
when he was untitled and unframed, and after
covering ~ mares during the season. He has colts
that have trutted in 2.3O and quite number that
have truttcd better than 30 at four and five years
old one better than , - at two years old
HAMBLETONIAN VICTOR, commencing June
9Th. will stand at Brattrboto, Vt, at the stable OF
oscar T Ware. from Monday at p. ", till Tues
LAY at I O'Clock =. 81 Of each week The remand
er Of the time at the stable Of the subscriber in
Griswoldyille Mass Terms Si5 to insure Acct
dents to mares at owners risk
~ JAMES F. MCCLELLAN
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4 SHERWIN.
Brattleboro, May ), 1887. 1875
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, May ~. The butter market is easier
in consequence of larger receipts and choice
creamery sells in lots at 20a2lc lb dairy, 1Sa20c,
New cheese sells at l0al1c h. Beans are still ad-
vancing, and best grades bring 81 Is Il 20 bu.,
while some holders want So ~. Eggs are steady
at l234a13c doz. Potatoes have settled down a
little, with sales at SOaS5c bu
CHICAGO, May eth. Flour duh Wheat-No
. spring, S7dS74c; No. red winter, s711c Corn
No. ,, 3S63sl4c Oats-No.2 ,, OO@2 6c. Rye, No.
= ste Barley No > SIC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Rev Mr. llerrick is expected to preach
here next Sunday.
Children's day will be observed the sec
ond Sunday in June
Mrs s Prouty is visiting friends in vii
mngton.
Miss Alta Fisher is better Mrs. f. f.
Fisher remains about the same.
Levi Moore lost lamb by dogs Saturday.
Fishermen are plenty--two to every fish,
We should guess.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

What is said to be the original manu-
script of "Home, Sweet Home, " was buried
in the grave with Miss Mary Harden, at
Athens, Ga, on Sunday. She was John
Howard Payne's sweetheart, but rejected
his offer of marriage ON account of her
fathers objection. Payne corresponded
regularly with her, sending her among 9th
er things the original manuscript of his fla
NOUS poem, interlined with protestations
of love. Since her separation from Payne,
Miss Harden had never appeared in society,
and for the past fifteen years had shut her
self up in the old family mansion, seeing no
one but the few members of the little church
10 which she belonged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

was much beloved by a large circle of
friends She was married to Mr.. Chase
oct. 3d. 1869 Two children were born To
them, one of whom died six years ago.
Mr.. Chase and his daughter have the heart.
felt sympathy of all who know them in
their bereavement.
n 4. Hart has returned from quito an
extended trip in the West
Mr. Joshua Barnard is quite seriously i'll
at the present time.
Several from this town are attending the
musical convention at Brattleboro this
week
On Saturday last the whistle of the loco
motive was heard for the first time since
the burning of the bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Mr. Moody's second summer Bible school
for college students will open at Northfield
June 80 and last fortnight. Mr.. Moody
will himself be in charge, and will be as.
sisted by Rev. DR.. John A. Broadus of
Louisville, Ky, Prof. l.. 7. Townsend of
Boston university, ex-P President Mark Hop
kins of Williamstown, Rev. w. Fl. Mar
GUESS of Fulton, Mo-, and Aessrs. K. T,
Wilder and j. ~ Forman, who have been
visiting colleges during the past year in the
interest of foreign missions Bible teach
ers from England have also been invited, as
well as English university students. Ath-
letic grounds have been prepared, students
are warned 10 bring costumes for ball, ten
mis-, bathing and boating, and meetings be-
tween / O'Clock and for other purposes
than physical recreation will be discounte-
nanced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Judge Veazey Of Rutland is to deliver
a Memorial address here on the 3Oth at the
Congregational church.
Pierce x Edwards's store has been inn
proved by paint inside and broader shelves
ON the dry goods side in addition to new
ceiling overhead. New panels under the
counter are soon to follow. The store is
well lighted and altogether one of the
pleasantest and most commodious stands in
the county.
Miss Carrie Bruce goes to Londonderry
on Fridays to give music lessons.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewitt spent Monday
at Mrs Orchards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
We, Chc.,erarId, IN.

Last Friday afternoon Mr.. Ephraim Am
idon had slight shock which somewhat i'm
paired his speech and mind. He is now
slowly improving.
At the regular meeting Of Spafford
grange last Saturday evening vote was
taken to expend $50 for books to replenish
the grange library, and Rev. H. B. Morgan.
Mrs II. q. Smith and Mrs. q. A. Spafford
we're chosen as committee to select the
books and make the purchase,
II. G. Smith has seven nice pigs five
weeks old which are for sale.
The contestants prize offered by Spafford
grange for the last year was won by II. &.
Smith he having made the most speeches,
original essays, select readings, etc, his
number Of marks being 65.
Warren W Farr is sick with congestion
of the brain.
The carpenters are now busy at work
upon o. f. Randall's new farm house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
WATERFOWL Cattle Market, May ~.

Market Beef few choice at 81 OOG7 u; extra,
$500 first quality, S5,75@6.25; second quality,
S5.OO@ 5.25; third quality, $4.OOGI25.
Store Working oxen, T. pair, 5000 l75;
Fancy Cows, S5OMS0; Mich Cows and Calves, SIS
as yearlings, seals; two years old, SHOES;
three years old, S2iGf 10.
Swine-Westem fat live, G@GlSc.; Northern
dressed hogs, G1S@.7c.
Sheep and Lambs In lots, s.. y, 3. COO $50 each;
extra, S46i 500, or from 2le6b5c. Il ID.
Veal Calves, 2190L5c, y ID.
Country Hides, 6GD6I6c u n. Country Talow,
1lSGG2 cts. Il N. Calf Skins, Gl6@7c z H.; PeltS,
SL356J115 each; Dairy Skins, l0a25c. each.